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THE IVIUSIC TRADE kEVIEW
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Davenport & Treacy.
Wishes all Claims Settled.
Davenport & Treacy find themselves at
the end of 1898, well ahead of 1897, in the
matter of patronage and progress. The
well-known policy of this successful firm—
to keep abreast of the times in everything
pertaining to the manifold details of the
several departments—has aided largely in
strengthening their position as plate-
makers, wire-makers and supply producers
for the trade.
They will start off on
another year with brilliant prospects ahead.
Col. Daniel F. Treacy said this week,
" T h e outlook for business in this trade
has never been better, at least, not for a
term of years. I feel positive that with
the prospects the output of pianos for 1899
should reach one hundred and fifty thou-
sand. The Davenport & Treacy Co. ex-
pect to make substantial additions to their
plant at Stamford."
St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 28, 1898.
William F. Bobbitt asks the Circuit
Court to compel John H. Vette to present
a claim he holds for §33 ,000 secured by a
mortgage. Bobbitt was a piano dealer on
Olive street and recently made an assign-
ment.
He wishes to have all claims
against him settled.
Got His Man.
Groton, Conn., Dec. 29, 1898.
Three burglars tried to rob the Summer
cottage of A. H. Fischer, of J. & C.
Fischer of New York, at Eastern Point,
about two miles from here, last night, and
there was a battle between thieves and
Night Watchman Kaiser during which at
least fifteen shots were fired.
One of the burglars, who gives the name
of Philip Otto, of New York, received a
charge of shot from the watchman's gun
which crippled him so that he was cap-
tured. His two companions escaped.
Stultz & Bauer.
Stultz & Bauer, in reply to a query con-
cerning the success of the several styles in
vogue during 1890, report that each and
all of their instruments have found favor
with dealers and their customers. In the
retail branch of the business, too, custom
has been fairly divided between the several
styles.
The Stultz & Bauer grand, already re-
ferred to in The Review, is meeting with
an excellent reception, as it deserves. Mr.
Bauer has taken infinite pains to produce
a grand worthy of the firm's enviable re-
putation for good work, and has succeeded.
Mr. Golden reports a healthy develop-
ment of Stultz & Bauer trade in all sections.
John Anderson, one of the few really
expert piano makers of the United States,
who has been chosen for the superinten-
dency of the Everett piano factory, will
assume the duties of his new position on
Monday next.
Win. Knabe & Co. have sent us kindly
wishes for the New Year in the form of
a handsomely engraved card upon which
is fastened a sprig of holly.
The latest Shoninger style in uprights,
just received from the factory, is now on
exhibition at the warerooms. It is original
in design, very attractive, and likely to be
a great favorite.
A. M. Wright, of the Everett Piano Co.,
will leave town for Boston to-morrow.
C. A. Hanson, Jr., of Worcester, Mass.,
was in town during the week,
C. F. Goepel & Co.
STEADY
GROWTH
OF
THK
BUSINESS
OF
THIS
HOUSE—MUCH CREDIT DUE TO THE
TIRELESS EFFORTS OF THE HEAD
OF THE CONCERN.
Latest reports from the warerooms of
C. F. Goepel & Co., in response to inquir-
ies concerning present trade and future
prospects, are indicative of rapidly devel-
oping business in all supply branches at
Harry H. Pottle's Good Fortune. the Goepel establishment. In felts and
Harry Hathaway Pottle, one of the most hammers this is particularly noticeable, as
energetic and effective of those who are in all the Goepel specialties.
now fighting under the " Popular Pease "
The Goepel firm have been fortunate in
standard, has decided to accept other res- their choice of manufacturers. Each of
ponsibilities, as they occur, in addition to the articles represented on their special list
those carried by him at the new Pease enjoys an excellent reputation for quality
warerooms.
and substantial merit. Alien's piano cast-
He is to be married.
The fortunate ers are favorably known to all piano mak-
young lady is Miss Marie Louise Linn, of
ers because of their reliability and
Brooklyn, N. Y., and the ceremony is to strength.
The Klinke Diamond Brand
take place at the New Utrecht Reformed Tuning Pins; the Russell & Erwin Mfg.
Church in that city, on January 3, 1899, at Co.'s piano screws; the Scovill Mfg. Co.'s
S P. M. There will be a reception after continuous hinges, and R. H. Wolff & Co.'s
the ceremony. Many prominent persons
" Eagle Brand " music wire are, in their
have been invited.
respective departments, of indisputably
high standing.
No Cause for Complaint.
August Palle, sale agent in the United
States and Canada for Schwander actions,
made an excellent report of progress when
The Review called at the factory on Wed-
nesday.
" W e have absolutely no cause
for complaint," said he. "From the be-
ginning of the season we have been steadily
busy, and have now a good supply of orders
on hand."
P. J. Cunningham Held.
Peter J. Cunningham, the well-known
piano manufacturer, whose place of busi-
ness is at 1105 Chestnut street, was a pris-
oner in the dock at the Central Station yes-
terday afternoon, charged with throwing
Miss Leah Blitz, of 6220 Woodland avenue,
from his store. As the result of her eject-
ment, she was compelled to go to the Jeffer-
son Hospital, and was too ill to be present
at the hearing. A number of men who
had witnessed the woman being thrown out
of the store entered the place, and for a
while it looked as if he would be mobbed.
During the remarks of the witnesses
Cunningham stood in the dock and inter-
rupted them frequently with questions,
because he had not had time to get a law-
yer, and told his version of the affair. He
said: "This lady leased a piano from my.
store two years ago. She missed several
payments, so we took the instrument back,
intending to repair it. It was sent West.
She came into the store and demanded to
know why it had not been delivered on the
24th, as had been promised. I explained
that there had been some delay in its ship -
ment. When I turned to get some papers
to prove to her the truthfulness of my as-
sertion, she assailed me with the vilest
language.
I argued with her and she
fought me as I pushed her to the door. That
is the case, despite what witnesses say."
Cunningham was held in $800 bail for
court, charged with assault and battery.
He secured a bondsman and was released.
=—Philadelphia North American.
The quality of the supplies furnished by
C. F. Goepel & Co. has doubtless been a
leading factor in the firm's success, yet
their trade has been much strengthened
by supplemental causes, such as prompt
service, reasonable prices, and a practically
demonstrated desire to meet the views of
their customers in every possible way.
The strong personality of the head of
the firm, Mr. C. F. Goepel, has also
aided in securing and retaining desir-
able patronage. Mr. Goepel, as The Re-
view has previously noted, is one of the
trade's most conscientious workers. He is
about his business early and late, often
sacrificing his personal comfort for the
sake of furthering the best interests of cus-
tomers. vSuch devotion to duty is sure to
find appreciation. It is only natural that
the Goepel outlook for 1899 should be, as
it is, very cheerful.
A Piano Wagon Wrecked.
A wagon of the C. C. Mellor music
house, containing an $800 upright piano
and four men, was wrecked last evening
in West Park by being run into by car No.
409 on the Western avenue branch of the
United Traction Co. Scott Gordon, the
driver, was slightly injured. George Li-
bert, of 41 Pike street, Allegheny, had his
shoulder dislocated, received an ugly scalp
wound and is thought to be injured inter-
nally. J. Gardiner, of the West End, and
August Moulton received slight injuries.
—Pittsburg, Pa., News, Dec. 24.
One of the most enthusiastic workers
toward the consummation of the Krell-
Wanamaker deal announced last week was
Jacob Y. Doll, who is connected with the
"small gooJs" department of the Wana-
maker house. He considers the new move
will be a mutual advantage.
Ernest J. Knabe, of William Knabe &
Co., was in town yesterday.
William
Knabe, who has been unwell for several
weeks has fullv recovered.